Riverbank Cottage
ID: S1347461
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 1
About this property
A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. Feed the ducks from your window, or hop on one of the most scenic railway lines in the country..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, Electric Woodburner.
Electric underfloor central heating, electric wall heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole and there is a river 20 yards away.. This unique, detached holiday home sits right on the River Eden beside an old pack horse bridge, with wonderful views across the river and farmland towards the Howgill Fells. Well-presented and furnished and making good use of the available space and also offers Wi-Fi, making it an ideal retreat for couples or a single person. You can even feed the ducks from the window! The property is also festively decorated at Christmas time for a home-from-home feel.
It is just a two-minute walk from the interesting, traditional, small market town of Kirkby Stephen which stands on the famous Coast to Coast walk and is close to the scenic Settle to Carlisle railway line, two miles away. The magnificent Eden Valley is sandwiched between the Lakes and Dales. National Parks, is less well known than the Lake District and is a real delight to visit. The surrounding countryside offers spectacular views and numerous walks of various levels and there is an excellent tourist office in the town to help plan your activities. The closest lake is Ullswater, 25 miles, which is regarded as the most romantic of the lakes. There is a regular boat service running up and down the lake with stop offs for those wishing to walk part way. There are plenty of water sports available along with terrific walking and cycling. A drive along the lakeside runs over Kirkstone Pass and down into Windermere and Ambleside, a scenic drive not to be missed. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Free WiFi
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (2)
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Richard
Very clean, good facilities. Cosy and warm. Great location with walks straight from the door and easy acces into the heart of Kirkby Stephen. Perfect for a couple or someone on their own. Parking outside of the front door was fine, best reversing in. Friendly neighbours too who were happy to stop and chat and point out the heron that comes every morning, sitting on the island looking for breakfast. All in all, I had a very stres free relaxing holiday. Thank you.
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Vicky
This is such a beautiful cottage in a fabulous location . Spotlessly clean, it contains everything possibly needed for a comfortable stay, and contained lovely finishing touches like mini toiletries and light up Christmas decorations which added a touch of luxury. The instructions are detailed and the owner is responsive to queries and very helpful. The underfloor heating keeps the cottage at a lovely temperature and you really can feed the ducks from the window . It is peaceful and quiet yet handily located for the town and surrounding walks. There are lots of helpful leaflets and an interesting history of the cottage and its surroundings. The town is well served with coop and spar stores, butchers, launderette , cafes and tourist shops, plus plenty of eateries and takeaways. There is also a nice farm shop and cafe about a mile away too. I arrived by train ( scenic journey ) and walked from the station ( there is a dedicated path which avoids the main road ). It takes about 45 minutes at a stroll and is a lovely walk . The train and bus services take you to many local areas of interest so it is a perfect destination to leave the car at home/ for those who don’t drive, as you don’t really need a a car if you’re fairly active. The scenery is spectacular and the paths go in all directions with the cottage as an ideal start and finish destination. The viaduct walk is highly recommended. There is a short cut into the town too if you want to nip to shops or go out to eat/collect a takeaway. This was a perfect location for a peaceful, relaxing break and I have s as ready booked to return .